Showing Heart: A Story Quilt Project Afterschool Classes (1st-5th)
Mon, Sep 08
|Ann Arbor
Students explore how quilts (no sewing required) have long been a women’s art form a way to tell stories, honor loved ones, and build community. Students reflect on what it means to “show heart,” using symbols and felt squares to create their own personal narratives.
Time & Location
Sep 08, 2025, 4:30 PM – Oct 13, 2025, 6:00 PM
Ann Arbor, 1954 S Industrial Hwy Ste A, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
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About the event
✨ Art + Identity + Community = One Unforgettable Class! ✨
In this powerful mixed-media class, kids explore the question: What do I hold in my heart? Through storytelling, symbolism, and hands-on art, they’ll design a one-of-a-kind quilt square using real fabric, color, and texture to express something meaningful about themselves. (No sewing skills required quilts will be made via glue)
Inspired by the bold tradition of the Gee’s Bend quilters, this project blends creativity and connection. Students reflect on themes like love, courage, and care then come together to assemble their squares into a collaborative classroom quilt.
💬 Kids will:
Reflect on what matters most to them
Learn about quilt traditions from around the world